61
Episodes
4.8 / 5
Rating
Comedy
Strong Message Here
by BBC Radio 4
Category
Comedy
Frequency
Updated Weekly
Language
English
Armando Iannucci hosts the programme that gives you a cast-iron guarantee to be laser-focused on decoding the baffling world of political language.
Each week he'll be joined by a guest to crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to demystify the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been 'weaponised' and should I be worried?
You'll be treated to a crash course in the dark arts of polit...
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We miss Helen Lewis
Ron Mader•9/30/2026
Excellent show, but we miss Helen Lewis
Strong Endorsement Here
Dusty Baker Street Irregulars•5/20/2025
This is a fun and informative deconstruction of modern political language. The conversation is lively and both hosts bring an unique perspective.
Good
MightyBosh•2/27/2025
Good conversation but stop interrupting Helen, Armando
What’s not to like?
ProfClio•1/16/2025
A conversation between two intelligent, thoughtful and witty people. All you wish is that they were in the pub recoding and you were at the same table.